Declan Lynch
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Meditations over the Mersey
With competitive dialogue now underway on the Mersey Gateway, shortlisted bidders are embarking on a robust re-examination of the bridge design, which could see aspirations for an iconic cable-stayed structure abandoned in favour of a cheaper, more austere alternative.
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Squally political conditions hamper wind farm growth
Wind turbines continue to get a pummelling in the press, with onshore wind farms invariably bearing the brunt. But indecision and quarrelling among factions of the UK government is increasingly fuelling the arguments of the naysayers.
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Localism stymies waste incineration projects
Last week’s decision by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to revisit the issue of whether waste incinerators pose a health threat looks set to stoke waste industry fears that such development will stagnate for years to come.
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Is shale leading the UK into a second dash for gas?
A report confirming that shale gas drilling caused two earthquakes off the Lancashire coast in May and June could be expected to cast serious doubt over its future, but many experts appear committed to supporting its contribution to the energy mix.
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Foggy thinking on renewables is no way to drive policy
Energy secretary Chris Huhne had some harsh words for renewable objectors last week, but his department’s project-stalling indecision has left Huhne vulnerable to equally harsh criticism.
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